Global Politics Report Editorial
Panama is one battle in China’s infrastructure war
China has retaliated against Panama by increasing inspections and detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships after the Panamanian Supreme Court struck down concessions held by a Hong Kong-based company at the entrance terminals of the Panama Canal.
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Source: The Hill
Politics desk: Court
Published: Aug. 20, 2026 at 09:30 AM ET
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Original source: The Hill